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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222.10 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222.10 and 71.10 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222.10 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222.10 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222.10 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 15,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.31/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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